Saudi Crown Prince Defies Trump Pressure, Refuses Israel Ties Without Palestinian Statehood Roadmap - Report Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has rebuffed pressure from Donald Trump to normalize ties with Israel, reaffirming Riyadh’s stance that no deal is possible without a clear path to Palestinian statehood. As Trump pushes to expand the Abraham Accords, Saudi officials insist on Palestinian sovereignty as the key condition. The November 18 Trump-MBS meeting in Washington will be closely watched for signs of compromise. Analysts say MBS seeks stronger U.S. guarantees for Palestinian independence before formal recognition. The Gaza war and Arab outrage have only hardened Riyadh’s position against normalization without justice for Palestinians. Watch

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